Josh Giddey vs. Paul McPherson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul McPherson and Josh Giddey that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Josh Giddey

vs.

Paul McPherson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Paul McPherson: 2000-01 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Paul McPherson 1

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Paul McPherson 0

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Paul McPherson 4.8

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Paul McPherson 1.4

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Paul McPherson 0.7

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Paul McPherson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Paul McPherson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Paul McPherson 262

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Paul McPherson 79

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Paul McPherson 38

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Paul McPherson 25

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Paul McPherson 4

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Paul McPherson 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Paul McPherson .505

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Paul McPherson .167

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Paul McPherson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Paul McPherson 4.8 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Paul McPherson 1.4 (2001)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Paul McPherson 0.7 (2001)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Paul McPherson 0.5 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Paul McPherson 0.1 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Paul McPherson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 36 Paul McPherson -

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 17 Paul McPherson -

Total Assists Josh Giddey 12 Paul McPherson -

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Paul McPherson -

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 1 Paul McPherson -

Total Games Josh Giddey 3 Paul McPherson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Paul McPherson -

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .417 Paul McPherson -

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Paul McPherson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 (2024) Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 (2024) Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 (2024) Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Paul McPherson -